Joel D Jacowitz, M.D
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Joel D Jacowitz is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Emerson, NJ with over 49 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Joel D Jacowitz, M.D practices as part of a group cardiologist practice in Emerson, NJ. Trained at State University of New York Downstate Medical Center (class of 1977), he has been practicing for over 49 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 98.67/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 21% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
- Federal MIPS score higher than 79% of MIPS-scored doctors in New Jersey
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
452 Old Hook Rd 2nd Floor, Emerson, NJ 07630-1381
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 79% of doctors in New Jersey on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202398.67/100
New Jersey avg: 83.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.1 pts)
Better than 79% of MIPS-scored doctors in New JerseyHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better80%
New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-2.8 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
77
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
61
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
365
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $93k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,091 reporting peers in New Jersey.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$219 received from industry
5 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Joel D Jacowitz's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1977
Suny Downstate Health Sciences University
49 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Education & Training
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center (Class of 1977)
Mailing address
Po Box 419430, Boston, MA 02241-9430
Differs from practice location
Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Joel D Jacowitz
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Joel D Jacowitz for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Emerson required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Joel D Jacowitz
NPI records show Dr. Jacowitz as active with telehealth listed in Emerson, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (201) 666-3900.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Joel D Jacowitz
Practice Location
452 Old Hook Rd 2nd Floor, Emerson, NJ 07630-1381
Mailing Address
Po Box 419430, Boston, MA 02241-9430
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